The decision added drama to the major aerospace industry event, which was already under the shadow of last week's deadly crash of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Black walls were installed around the stands of five Israeli defense firms at the trade fair in Le Bourget, an airfield on the...
UAE and US discuss regional, defense issues at annual Joint Military Dialogue
Top UAE and US military officials discussed regional and defense issues in Washington as part of the annual Joint Military Dialogue. High-profile delegations headed by Lt. General Eng. Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Dr. Colin H. Kahl, US Under-Secretary...
Iran to cut oil output, prioritize defense in new budget
The 2022-2023 budget allocates about $5 billion to boost "defense capacities and strategic research", up from $4 billion the previous year.Turkey jails opposition party politician: reports
A well-known Turkish defense analyst and founder of the opposition Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA), Metin Gurcan, has been jailed on charges of "political and military espionage," local media reported on Tuesday.
Emirates Stallions acquires stake in WFC
Acquisition aimed at diversifying Emirates Stallions' business.
GCC Unified Military Command’s headquarters opens in Riyadh
The opening was also attended by GCC defense ministers, and GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.
RAF claims world first flight using synthetic oil
Group Captain Peter Hackett completed a short flight in an Ikarus C42 microlight aircraft at an airfield in Gloucestershire, western England, earlier this month.
UAE to boost arms industry in order to reduce imports
Drones, guided missiles, simulators: the United Arab Emirates is on the offensive to develop its defense industry in a bid to wean itself off dependence on imports.Saudi forces arrive in UAE for ‘One Destiny/1’ exercise
In order to boost military cooperation, and to exchange military expertise, members of Royal Saudi Land Forces arrived in the UAE for the "One Destiny/1" exercise with the UAE Land Forces, which will be held for three weeks.
Blinken says US committed to the defense of Saudi Arabia
The US sees Saudi Arabia as a vital partner and America is committed to the defense of the Kingdom, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Saudi defense sector opens up for investment
Saudi Arabia has opened up its defense sector for local and international companies to invest in, and in this direction it will launch a digital platform for investors.
Israeli army strikes Lebanon with artillery fire after rocket attacks
Israeli forces say one of the rockets was intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System and the second rocket fell in an open area inside Israel
Oman, India vow to boost defense ties with two agreements
Defense ties between Oman and India deepen as the two countries sign two agreements on military matters The cooperation will enhance maritime security and further boost relations between the navy forces of the two countries Oman and India have pledged to deepen their military ties that will further strengthen bilateral...Turkey’s march toward defense self-sufficiency
Turkey is stepping up its investments in its defense industries, aiming to reduce its dependence on imports and insulate the country’s military capacity from embargoes and blockades, while also seeking to expand the reach of the Turkish armed forces, though it is doubtful if all of the targets set by...
